La Tour

Description du bien

La Tour provides spacious accommodation for two with the possibility to accommodate a child in the lounge. Situated on the private estate of the Domaine de Mazieras amidst over 100 hectares of open rolling farmland and woods. The facilities include a large heated pool and private tennis court.

A private drive leads through the estate and up to the house, where the accommodation is located in an independent part of the main house, with your own entrance and stone stairs to the private terrace.

Downstairs The living room has a fully fitted kitchen with microwave, gas oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A sofa and two armchairs provide comfortable seating, DVD player, WiFi internet and satellite TV with limited English channels. The dining table has four comfortable chairs.

Off the living room is a twin bedroom, a shower room and separate toilet.

There is also a washing machine and central heating.

Outside You will find table and chairs on the terrace. There is ample parking just outside and access through to the pool, pool side terrace and tennis court.

Swimming Pool The pool is fully fenced and secure and is heated to a pleasant 24C from the end of April until the end of October. There is a solar shower and plenty of sun loungers.

Domaine de Mazieras The estate comprises a working arable farm growing maize, sunflowers and corn, with walnut and chestnut orchards as well as managed and natural woodland.

The property dates back many centuries, in the private quarters of the owners accommodation a large stone fireplace gives the date 1694 carved into the stone lintel.

The estate lands spread out along the Valley de la Crempse with the River Crempse dividing the lower fields. Full of trout the river provides some good fishing.

Localisation géographique

Description du lieu

The Domaine de Mazieras is situated in a hamlet 3km from the charming village of Issac with Post Office, bar/cafe, restaurant and grocery. A 10 minute drive away is the market town of Mussidan with shopping, supermarkets, tourist office, restaurants, banks etc. The Domaine is situated between Bergerac on the River Dordogne and the River Isle to the north.

The Isle valley has been inhabited since prehistory and traces have been found of cave paintings near Sourzac as well as dolmens and standing stones. The Normans are reputed to have sailed up the Isle and ransacked the valley in the 9th century, pillaging many of the towns on the way, Monpon, Mussidan and the fortified abbeys of Sourzac and Saint Astier. To the north of the Isle lies the 50,000 hectare forest de la Double, a haven for wild life and containing a large lake at Le Jemaye which boasts artificial beach, water sports, nature trails, childrens play area, picnic tables, snack bar and restaurant, worthy of a day out.

Bergerac: To the south lies Bergerac with it’s pedestrianised medieval town centre with charming timber framed stone houses, quaint alleys and old squares. Here you can take a boat trip on a traditional flat bottomed Gabare from the ancient port on the banks of the Dordogne, take the little train on a guided visit of the town, or simply enjoy strolling about. You will find lots of interesting shops, museums and a variety of restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets.

Activities Walking on the large estate, trout fishing in the Crempse. Picking blackberries, figs, hazelnuts, apples and pears in season. A visit to the nearby Chateau de Montreal or the many other castles and museums in the area.